Three months and a few days after my last post, I am back here on the blog. I have to take a short break because last September, I took a new role as a mother. My life has been a roller coaster of everything in the most wonderful sense ever since. I have so much to share about my pregnancy and the delivery of my precious one but those deserve posts of their own so for now, let me share with you my thoughts on the products I tested and used months before I gave birth. There's a lot, actually!

Earlier this year, Revlon released its latest line of lipsticks - the Revlon Ultra HD Gel Lipcolor. Right off the bat, these lipsticks look and feel different. It is housed in an unusual slim, retractable tube packaging which has a clear cap that easily shows the color of the lipstick inside. The color of the tube resembles the actual shade of the lipstick which is a great add too.

According to Revlon's website, the Ultra HD Gel Lipstick features ultrahydrating formula with hyaluronic acid and vibrant color pigments in 15 high definition shades. Revlon Philippines is generous enough to send me 5 shades to try. I got the shades Desert, Arabica, Sunset, Tropical and Rhubarb which has a good set from nude to red.

The formula of these lipsticks is amazing. It is so moisturizing that I no longer need a lipbalm under it to prep my exremely dry lips with. It glides smoothly leaving a superb pigmentation. It appears a bit sheer though, so layering it is a must to achieve an opaque finish.

Since it is on the balmy side and it does not completely dry on the lips, expect that it transfers. But no need to fret as it leaves a nice looking tint once it starts to wear off.

715 Arabica is a gorgeous brown shade that is not that overwhelming to wear.

725 Sunset gives a beautiful coral-red shade.

730 Tropical looks Barbie pink on me. I like how it instantly gives me then pregnant face that Wow! feel.

745 Rhubarb is a wearable red that will sure look good on any occasion.

Though I like how it feels on the lips, I noticed that there are shades that appear patchy upon application. The shade Arabica is too sheer and balmy that it appears uneven on my lips. Also, the transferring can be battled by putting on a lipliner underneath the lipstick. This would keep the color longer and make it look more vibrant.

The downside? The price, Php575.00, is a bit steep for 1.7grams of the product. There are other lipsticks in the market that can probably do the same in the same price (or maybe cheaper) with a lot more product. But if you wouldn't mind the price for the hydration and moisturization it gives the lips, then the Revlon Ultra HD Gel Lipcolor is a good buy.

Have you tried the Revlon Ultra HD Gel Lipcolor? Share with me your thoughts about it!

Love,

♥ Jes ♥

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Staying power and texture are two of the things I require for a lipstick to possess. Let us admit it, for the longest time, a tube can only have only one of those attributes. You want the color to stay for long hours? Make sure you're ready to bear with the dryness of your lips come the first hours of application. You like something that glides on smoothly and makes your lips looking plump and healthy? Oh well, they transfer easily and don't last for more than 3 hours.

What used to thought of as impossible was brought to reality. Marrying long-lasting color and texture, Maybelline New York brings in Creamy Mattes from ColorSensational, the creamiest matte lipstick of them all!

Creamy Matte made its way to the beauty scene last year when beauty bloggers and Youtube makeup gurus started gushing about it. It has then became a staple in every woman around the world because of its ultra pigmentation and creamy, smooth texture. Finally, the global best-selling matte lipsticks have arrived in the local shores and are bound to stay long!

Alongside pigmentation and texture, Creamy Matte flaunts it wide range of color selections. From the boldest red to the loudest violet, we would sure find the one that best suits us.

Since I have been praying for it to be brought in by Maybelline Philippines, my excitement went overboard when, finally, these babies got into my hands. Despite having tons of lipsticks waiting to be opened and tried, I caught myself opening these two and giving it a spin.

The name 681 Vibrant Violet says it all. It has the vibe of MAC Heroine for a quarter of the price.

660 Touch of Spice is perfect for the I-want-everyone-to-know-that-I-am-wearing-lipstick-but-not that-loud-kind- please days. Its mauve color is made even more beautiful with hints of pink in it.

The swatches on my hand don't seem to give justice on how beautiful they are on the lips. :(

Indeed, Maybelline has revolutionized matte lipsticks. Creamy Matte gives off intense color in one swipe without tugging. Its buttery texture makes it glide smoothly on the lips.Once it sets, it stay intact for sure.

The only drawback, for me at least, is its scent. It smells different, but not bothering. Play-doh? :)

660 Touch of Spice

Touch of Spice appears to be a toned-down Kylie Jenner lips on me. It gives me that sultry look in an instant.

681 Vibrant Violet

A loud and bold color, you ask? Then look at how vibrant Vibrant Violet is. This shade is such an eye turner! Now, there is no need to spend thousands for a shade like this!

I now understand why the Maybelline Creamy Matte (Php 299.00) is a favorite of women around the world! The pigmentation it has is off the chart, no doubt. The way its glides on the lips is like a dream. Let us not talk about its staying power because it is a plus too! Definitely, Maybelline has brought in the creamiest matte lipstick of them all! And for its price, we no longer have a reason to not get all the shades available! :)

Check out the 10 shades available in all Maybelline counters nationwide.

Love,

♥ Jes ♥

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Jes Roque

Educator ǀ Beauty Blogger ǀ Filipina

An educator by profession and a beauty enthusiast by choice, Jes shares her thoughts on beauty and all the love in between through MakeUpLove. Hop in and get a dose of reviews, tutorials, features, expressions, and love.

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